Job Title:                           Technician Operator

Department:                     Manufacturing

Reports To:                       Reporting structure identified on facility organizational chart

FLSA Status:                     Non-exempt

Reviewed/Revised By:       Kathy Speier

Reviewed/Revised Date:     November 2018

SUMMARY

Start up, adjust and operate machines used in production lines to ensure proper and efficient operation and production with minimal disruption.  An incumbent may or may not perform all of the duties listed below, dependent on the specific plant for which support is provided.

FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB

Essential Functions:

1. Start up production machines; periodically check to insure machine set points are accurate.
2. Operate various production machines (extrusion blow mold, extrusion machine, injection blow mold, injection mold, label, pad printer, silk-screen).
3. Ensure proper operation of machines; clean filters, perform minor maintenance, and monitor while purging.
4. Insure proper sleeves, boxes, labels and materials are used for the line running (verify by part numbers).
5. Conduct quality inspections while line is running; check samples for compliance to specifications.
6. Respond to problems on the line making proper adjustments to machines.
7. Notify supervisor when repairs and maintenance are required.
8. Re-start machines after maintenance is completed.
9. Prepare paperwork/documentation on problems, cause and solutions.
10. Record production and/or quality data (manual/data collector).  Close out production run.
11. Keep area clean and free of debris, enforce all safety and housekeeping policies and practices
12. Assist with training other Technician Operators on various aspects of the job
13. Provide relief for breaks and lunches
14. Perform other related duties and special projects.

Marginal Functions:

1. May make boxes, pack and/or test various products.
2. May attach labels to products.

Supervisory Functions:

None

POSITION QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Education: Requires a high school education or equivalent plus mechanical training/aptitude and technical training on packaging, plastics and printing equipment.

Experience: Requires a minimum of 1 to 3 years experience operating machines used in the packaging/plastics industry in order to gain sufficient skill to perform the requirements of the position.

Skills and Abilities, which may be representative but not all inclusive of those commonly associated with this position:

1. Language: Perform reading, writing and speaking at a basic level.
2. Mathematical: Competent in practical application of arithmetic, algebra, geometry and trigonometry; add, subtract, multiply and divide all units of measure; calculate fractions, percentages, ratio and proportion, variables and formulas.
3. Reasoning: Ability to apply rational principles to solve practical problems and deal with several concrete variables in standardized situations and to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
4. Computer skills at a basic to intermediate level, including use of CNC machines.

Machines, Tools, Equipment, Software and Work Aids, which may be representative but not all inclusive of those commonly associated with this position:

Mechanics tools, calipers, gauges, weight scales, extrusion blow mold machine, extrusion machine, injection mold machine, injection blow mold machine, lining machine, label machine, pad printer, silk-screen.  

License(s)/Certification(s) Required:  None required.  May require fork truck license

Physical/Visual Activities or Demands:  Physical/visual activities or demands that are commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job.

1. Standing, walking, bending, lifting, moving, talking, hearing, pushing, carrying, reaching, and grasping,
2. Flow of work and character of duties involve normal mental and visual attention along with manual coordination; or part time concentrated attention and coordination.

1. Clarity of vision at 20 inches or less and 20 feet or more, the ability to bring objects into sharp focus, to judge distance and space relationships and to identify and distinguish colors.

1. Light to medium work – exert up to 50 pounds of force continuously and up to 50 pounds of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

Work Conditions: Environmental and atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job.

Physical conditions include proximity to moving mechanical parts and exposure to noise, dust, high temperatures, heat from equipment, hot water, hot plastic, and heater bands to melt plastic.

Protective clothing that may be required includes: hair net, safety glasses, earplugs, and gloves.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.  Employees may be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as requested, subject to all applicable state and federal laws.

Certain job functions described herein may be subject to possible modification in accordance with applicable state and federal laws.

"Commonly associated" is not intended to mean always or only.  There are different experiences that suggest other ways or circumstances where reasonable changes or accommodations are appropriate.

All Activities, Demands, Conditions and Requirements are linked to Essential Job Functions unless marked with an asterisk, which denotes linkage only to marginal function(s).

Special Requirements:

The physical demands and environment described are essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essentials of this job.